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Pair of Morris Stickley Leather Craftsman Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These chairs are sold as a pair and feature an oak frame with leather cushions.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Toledo Bistro Cafe Set of Two Chairs and Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Six Mid-Century dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen crafted of solid teak frames with
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Cast Iron Sea Horse Chairs by Molla, a Pair
By Molla
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of beautiful 1920's Wrought cast iron seahorse chairs, painted black. Made by Molla Patio
Category
Early 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Fur...
Materials
Iron
18th to 19th Century Ladder Back Chair with Reed Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th century ladder back chair with reed seat.
Hand made antique ladder back arm chair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Matching Pair of Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Spindle Back Armchairs or Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matching pair of antique quarter sawn oak spindle back armchairs or side chairs. Gorgeous early
Category
Vintage 1910s American American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Oak
A Bar Harbor Style Wicker Arm Chair with Magazine Pocket
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
, American .C..1920 attributed to The Heywood Wakefield Company of Gardner, Ma. This unique arm chair is very
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Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Walnut Chippendale Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
. 153) and American Chairs by John Kirk (plate #68, p. 79), this side chair has a cupid's bow crest with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Early American Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great little gilt decorated chair
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Early American High-back Chair W/ Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an early american chair with primitive side warmers attached.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Early 1900s American Child
s Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1900's American Childs Chair
15"w x 26"h X 12"d
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early American Arrow Back Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early American Arrow Back Chair
Category
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early American Ladderback Rush Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American ladder back armchair with rush seat. There is some cosmetic wear on wood and rush
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Early American
make-do
Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an early american high-back chair in original condition.
Category
American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Early American Farm Chair
Located in Summerland, CA
Late 19th Century, Early 20th Century.
Original green paint, cane seat .
Category
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Primitive Early American Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early American rocker with woven reed seat. Sturdy construction.
Size: 18" seat height.
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Wood
Early American Low-wing Chair , C. 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an amazing early american side chair which was made to bring from the porch to the kitchen
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Petite Early American Ladderback Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early American ladderback chair in slightly-scaled down proportions. Black painted oak frame with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Early American Side Chairs
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lovely pair of spindle-back wooden side chairs constructed of oak. Beautiful patina. C. 1890s.
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early American Bent Spindle Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic accent chair with distinct spindle back.
Category
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Side Chairs
Beautiful Inlaid Armchair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early American chair with beautiful inlay. New mohair upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
6 BLACK EARLY AMERICAN WINDSOR CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
american chair.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set Of 6 American Directoire Style Side Chairs Early 20th C
Located in Charlotte, NC
Stunning set of walnut side chairs with oval rattan backs. Beautifully tapered legs with medallion
Category
20th Century American Directoire Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Early 19th Century American "Fancy" Dining Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
This exceptionally charming early 19th century American dining chairs are finely developed
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Superb Pair of Early 20th Century Leather Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superb Pair of early 20th century leather chairs in old brown leather in great shape.They are very
Category
Early 20th Century North American Chairs
Early American Wingback Chair, New England, Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With its original wheeled mahogany feet and frame, newly upholstered in gray Belgian linen.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Office Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
This office chair, made in the manner of ice cream parlor chairs (with twisted metal legs), has the
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique American Adirondack Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous antique American Adirondack chair.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood
Early American wing armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quirky extra-wide 18th Century wing armchair with original patina but new upholstery in vintage handspun linen. Antique brass casters
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Early 19th Century American Paint Decorated Fancy Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A set of four large and sturdy early 19th C. American fancy chairs in mustard yellow and additional
Category
Antique 1840s American American Classical Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Early 19th Century Set of Six Hitchcock Type Chairs Original Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
American set of six Hitchcock type chairs with original stenciled back, grain and line painted
Category
Antique Early 18th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
American Corner Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
American 'shaving' chair.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,800
American Wicker Chair, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful example of an American wicker chair from the turn of the century. It is in
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Paint
Pair of American Throne Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
An impressive pair of American throne chairs with wood frames, highly carved backs and plush red
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Childrens Morris Chair, circa 1915
By William Morris American
Located in Fulton, CA
early type of reclining chair. The design was adapted by William Morris's firm, Morris & Company, from a
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
American Victorian Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Turn Of the Century Boudoir Chairs with new Linen Upholstery. Incredible detail to the carving on
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Early 20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
American Sheraton period green painted and gold stenciled pair of fancy side chairs. The balloon
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Rare 2 pc set By Henery Brown, Early American Saddle Maker
Located in Miami, FL
, this chair and stool are made from, Saddle leather, horse harnesses, steer hide, have heavy studs and
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
American Craftsman Child
s Rocking Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
American craftsman child size rocking chair. Reconditioned oak frame. New leather seat with
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Walnut and Hickory American Spindleback Windsor Chair
Located in London, GB
Very elegant walnut and hickory American windsor chair. Bears retailers label to underside of seat
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
American Federal Period Hartford Area Side Chair
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A single side chair of a type associated with Hartford County,
Connecticut. This form was
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cherry, Maple
Early and Rare American Modern Pair of Barrel Swivel Chairs, Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of Barrel Swivel chairs of typical form, in original fabric, in fine working order.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Antique American Wicker Wing Chair with Magazine Pocket
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful white antique American wicker wing chair in the Mission style with magazine
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Paint
American Transitional Chippendales Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 American Transitional Chippendales Chairs
Assembled set with shell motif, Walnut
Circa
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
18th c. American Windsor Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
18th c. American Windsor Side Chairs in original black paint
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Early American Spindle Back, Shaker Style Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uniquely scaled American pine rocking chair.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
American Wicker Triple X Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a handsome American wicker chair. The arms and head rest are squared for a comfortable sit
Category
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Reed, Wood
18th Century American Wing Chair
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Molded Mahogany legs and stretchers, a graceful serpentine crest and an unusually generous size. It is shown in the frame for the antiquarian to examine. Because of the unusual mixtu...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Birch, Beech
American Craftsman Child
s Rocking Chair with Slat Back
Located in Alhambra, CA
Petite size American craftsman rocking chair in solid oak. Wonderful and uncommon armless design
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Original American Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
We are offering you a pair of restored wingback chairs like nothing you've seen before. Originally
Category
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early American
Make-Do
Wingback , 19th c.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one of the best examples of pure american craftsmanship. the re-telling of the classic english
Category
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of Two American Art Deco Patio Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of two American Art Deco style patio chairs date to the 1960s and were acquired
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Queen Anne Period Wing Chair, American
Located in Woodstock, NY
Wonderful American Queen Anne period wing chair. Beautifully proportioned and a visual treat from
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Owl-Eyed American Chippendale Period Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
A New England country Chippendale period chair in old surface with owls eye backsplat, well formed
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage American Adirondack Rocking Chair, 1920s
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
This Adirondack rocking chair was handmade in the USA, circa in the 1920s. It is one of a kind and
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Twig, Wood
Near Pair of American Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A near pair of early 19th century American, possibly Baltimore, side chairs featuring reeded and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,900 / set
American Wingback Wicker Chair with Magazine Pocket
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful piece of Americana. The wicker chair is in the triple x back style which is
Category
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Reed, Paint, Wood
Pair of 18th Century American Wing Chairs
Located in Charlotte, NC
Handsome pair of American Wing chairs with scrolled arms and cabriole legs upholstered in white
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Linen
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Early American Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of early American chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all early American chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of early American chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Early American chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Wharton Esherick, Charles Eames and Herman de Vries each produced beautiful early American chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Early American Chairs?
Prices for early American chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, early American chairs begin at $225 and can go as high as $27,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Early American Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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